Remember the bully who gave Bruce a hard time on Gotham? He’s more important to the story than you realize. Dr. Thomas Elliot, later known as Hush, first appeared in Batman #609 (January 2003). It was revealed through flashbacks that Tommy Elliot and Bruce Wayne had been childhood friends. Tommy had an abusive father and a mother that was willing to deal with anything if it meant staying wealthy and important. Wishing to be rid of his parents and to inherit their fortune, Tommy cuts the brake lines on his parents car. Tommy’s father dies but his mother is saved by Dr. Thomas Wayne, Bruce’s father. With his anger brewing, Tommy goes berserk...
Alfred Pennyworth (Batman’s Batman?)
Alfred becomes Bruce Wayne’s butler after fulfilling his father’s dying wish. Jarvis Pennyowrth had served the Wayne family when Bruce was a child. After fighting off a burglar, Alfred discovers Batman and Robin’s identities when he accidentally hits a switch that opens a secret panel to the Batcave. This origin is revised in Batman #110 (September 1957). Alfred originally appeared as overweight and clean shaven, but when the Batman movie serial had a thin actor with a mustache, the comics followed suit when...
Two-Face (Two faces are better than one?)
Everyone watch Harvey Dent? The character and the episode of Gotham? Let’s learn about Harvey. Harvey’s first appearance was in Detective Comics #66 (August 1942). In this first story, his name was Harvey Kent. His last name was later changed to Dent so there would be no confusion with Clark Kent. Harvey Dent only appears 3 times in the 1940’s and twice in...
Black Mask …and you think your job is rough!
hat was another great episode of Gotham this week, huh? “The Mask”. Those not familiar with comic books might not realize the villain’s name was Black Mask. Black Mask is Roman Sionis and his first appearance was in Batman #386 (August 1985). Roman Sionis was born to wealthy, self-absorbed parents who cared about public perception more than their own son. Roman’s parents became friends with Thomas and Martha Wayne, not out of feeling of friendship, but to further their position in high society. Roman would go on to a high level position in his father’s company, Janus Cosmetics...
Harvey Bullock: Good Cop or Rogue Maverick?
Spirit of the Goat. That was great episode of Gotham. Especially the flashback of Harvey Bullock. It also gave me the inspiration for this week’s blog. Harvey Bullock first appeared in Batman #361 (July 1983). In the beginning, Bullock is a corrupt police detective who tries to sabotage Commissioner Gordon’s career under orders from then mayor, Hamilton Hill. Bullock pretends to always be very clumsy and “accidentally” ruin whatever Gordon is trying to do at the time...